For the first time, Coaches Clinics will be held to give coaches the opportunity to get certified. Our opportunity to get certified locally is
Saturday, 7/7/18, at Bishop Hartley High School from 8am until 12 noon. If you choose to attend this session, you can satisfy your certification requirement. If you
cannot make it, you can still get certified online

This "in person" certification is a great way to meet other area coaches, get additional insight, all while satisfying the DFL/USA football
certification requirement. You must pre-register to attend

Are you a future Dublin Football
League Volunteer Coach?

The Dublin Football League is always looking for volunteer coaches who are dedicated to serving as positive role models to the youth of our community. DFL Coaches
are responsible for demonstrating and teaching players good sportsmanship, teamwork, basic rules and fundamental skills of the game while providing a fun experience that encourages players to do
their best.

The Dublin Football League believes in providing the best coaching possible for the players in our league. To facilitate this, the DFL is an affiliate of
USA Football. USA Football provides additional training, coaching and league resources to the DFL. In addition to the USA Football resources, the DFL has added a VP of Coaching
to our board for 2015 to help assist in the training, development and continueing education of our 90+ coaches.

All coach candidates will be required to sumbit to a background check through our USA Football partner, National Center for Safety Initiatives. The fully managed
screening system is designed specifically for youth-serving organizations with optimal safety in mind. The USA Football subsidized program is tailored to meet a youth football organizations
needs. Services include a fully managed and administered programs featuring, online applicant self registration and "Red Light/Green Light" determinations to easy-to-read background check reports
for making your own decisions. Our Check-It-Twice™ searches are the foundation for every program and include searches through two independent, screened and selected national database
providers.

All coaches selected this year are required to complete two online training programs and attend a mandatory coaches meeting with the league. Topics covered will
include: concussion awareness and the new return to play law, player safety, league rules and procedures, and sample practice plans and play books.

Online Concussion Management Training

Per ORC 3707.52 as enacted by Ohio HB 143 of the 129th General Assembly, ODH is required to post free training programs that train coaches and referees in
recognizing the signs and symptoms of concussions and head injuries.

The following free online trainings have been approved by the Ohio Department of Health for coaches and referees:

Click on the button that says, please login to order. In the window that appears, click Register Now.

When your registration is complete you may "order" the free concussion course offered along the left hand side of the page. Continue following prompts. Although
it may look like you'll be charged for the course, there is no cost.

Once you've completed "checkout," you'll be able to take the free online course.

When you've completed and passed the course, you have the option of printing a certificate of completion.

2018 Coach Applications Now Being Accepted

Coaches Registration Instructions:

STEP 1

First, you must let the DFL Board know you are interested in coaching. If you have not completed this step, you can email the board at
DublinFootball.Ohio@GMail.com and/or attend our monthly coach's meeting scheduled for the 2nd Saturday of every month at Heartland Bank on Frantz Rd. in Dublin. If assigned, proceed to Step
2.

STEP 2

Once approved to be a coach, you must register with the leagues registration system. Please use the following link to reach the registration page: Coach Registration.

STEP 3

Once you are registered with the league, Download the criminal background check instructions at NCSI Self Registration Letter for
your background check. Follow the procedures for self registration. The league will be notified of your registration.

STEP 4

Upon completion of the background verification process, you will need to complete the NFHS Concussion Awareness Certification at the following link : NFHS Course Information. Choose the 'Concussion in Sports - V2.0.' It is a free
course.

STEP 5

Upon completion of the NFHS Concussion Awareness Certification, you must register as a USA Football coach and complete the level 1 tackle certification for
Mini, Junior, and Senior league coaches or level 1 flag certification for Flag League coaches. Please download and follow the INSTRUCTIONS. This course costs $25.00 in order to get a $15.00
discount, You must state you are with Dublin Football League Otherwise you will be charged $25 to register and the DFL will not refund the registration. Coaches must use the code
during registration or renewal of their Coach Membership so you can track their certification status and to receive the discount on their Heads Up Football® Coach Memberships.

COACH - TEAM ASSIGNMENTS

Coaches who are eligible candidates, through receiving a green light through the NCSI background check, and completing the NFHS and USA Football Certifications will
be ranked by the board and selected to receive a team as teams are available. Coach rankings are determined based on experience and years coaching in the DFL, years coaching youth sports,
football experience, coaches meeting attendance, volunteer service to the league. Team assignments will be announced in the July DFL coaches meeting.

Ohio's Return-to-Play Law

Per ORC 3707.52 as enacted by Ohio HB 143 of the 129th General
Assembly, the Ohio Department of Health (ODH) is required to create a concussion and head injury information sheet for participants in interscholastic activities and youth sports.

DFL Coaches guide

Coaches,

Please review the Coaches Guide to prepare
for the upcoming season. Preparing for your parent meeting, building your practice plans, and and establishing what ofiense and defense your going to run will insure your team is ready on
game day.